Pasture Fence Materials for the Bighorn National Forest

The USDA-FS CSA Intermountain 4 has issued Solicitation Number 1240LP26Q0066, a Request for Quote (RFQ), for the procurement of horse pasture fence materials, including fencing, gates, and components. These materials are required by the Bighorn National Forest, Tongue Ranger District, for the perimeter of the horse pasture at Burgess Ranger Station. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 331210 and a size standard of 1,000. Offers are due by May 11, 2026, at 1500 MT, and delivery of materials is required within 30 days after the award. The acquisition is unrestricted, and payment will be made by USDA-FS CSA Intermountain 4. Tina Frankenbery is the contact for information, and Rebecca L. Schowalter is the contracting officer.

The Bighorn National Forest seeks fencing materials for a 1.33-mile, all-metal horse pasture fence at Burgess Ranger Station to enhance safety and withstand winter conditions. The fence will be 40 inches tall, constructed from tubular steel posts (2 3/8” diameter) with a welded top rail and two runs of 3/8” steel cable. The contractor must provide specific fabricated posts, drill stem pipe for rails, H-brace rails, steel cable on spools (at least 3,500 feet), cable tensioners, clamps, 12-foot metal gates, and hinges. All materials must be new. Delivery is required within 30 days of contract award, but no later than July 1, 2026, to Burgess Ranger Station in Sheridan, WY, during business hours, with a 2-day notice. The contractor is responsible for off-loading. Award will be a firm-fixed-price contract based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Offers must include a detailed materials list, pricing for all items (Attachment 2), and be submitted via email by May 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Questions are due by May 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and comply with various FAR and AGAR clauses, including anti-discrimination, DEI, and unenforceability of certain supplier terms.

Amendment 0001 to solicitation 1240LP26Q0066 addresses questions and answers from potential offerors regarding the supply and delivery of pasture fence materials for the Bighorn National Forest. The amendment clarifies specifications for cable tensioners, cable clasps (standard galvanized 3/8" clamps), and confirms semi-truck access for delivery to Burgess Junction. It also specifies acceptable coping methods for pipe (plasma, laser, or waterjet, not hand-cut or flame-cut) and tolerances (0.1 inches for coping and drilled holes). High-quality, #1 used drill stem pipe is acceptable for posts, rails, and H-braces, and either new or used oil field pipe for structural components. Fence installation is explicitly excluded from this requirement, which is solely for material supply and delivery. Posts, braces, and rails should not be galvanized, but galvanized cable is acceptable (3/8" 7x19 lay). Gates should be commercial, off-the-shelf 12-foot farm gates (e.g., Tarter or Powder River brand). The solicitation due date remains unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge the amendment by signing and dating the SF30 form.

This document is a Schedule of Items detailing materials and services required for a project, likely an RFP or grant, involving the construction or repair of fencing and gates. It lists various steel pipe components for rails and posts, steel cable, cable tensioners and clasps, and a 12-foot metal pipe gate with hinges. The schedule also includes shipping to Sheridan, WY 82801, with the contractor responsible for off-loading materials. The document requests offeror information such as Company Name, Vendor UEI, Contact Person, and Email Address, and includes estimated quantities, unit costs, and total amounts for each item. This comprehensive list ensures clarity in procurement and project execution.

Attachment A provides visual specifications for various components, likely related to an infrastructure or construction project. It includes Figure 1, a conceptual image, and detailed specifications for Figure 2, 'Brace Rail Specifications,' and Figure 3, 'Fence Post Specifications.' This attachment serves as a visual aid to clearly define the required design and dimensions of brace rails and fence posts, which are critical for accurate procurement and construction in a government RFP, grant, or state/local RFP context.